Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ericoides
ID:
500381

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sm.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1795

Citation Micro:
Spec. Bot. New Holland 4: 48. 1795 [6 Jan 1795]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000499713

Common Names

  • Styphelia Ericoides
  • Ericoides
  • Styphelia

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Synonyms

  • Leucopogon milliganii Gand. [valid]
  • Leucopogon trichocarpus R.Br. [valid]
  • Leucopogon ericoides R.Br. [valid]
  • Styphelia spuria Poir. [valid]
  • Styphelia trichocarpa Labill. [valid]
  • Epacris spuria Cav. [valid]

Description

Styphelia ericoides (also called Ericoides Styphelia, among many other common names) is a small shrub species that is native to Australia. It has thin, wiry stems and small, ovate-oblong leaves. It grows in dry sclerophyll forests, usually on rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Styphelia ericoides is used for its ornamental value in gardens and parks. It is also used in landscaping and as a hedge plant. The plant is drought tolerant and can be used in dry areas. It can also be used as a windbreak or for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Styphelia ericoides has small white flowers with five petals and a yellow centre. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with two to three leaves and a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Styphelia ericoides can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly.

Where to Find Styphelia ericoides

Styphelia ericoides can be found in Australia.

Styphelia ericoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Styphelia ericoides?

Styphelia ericoides

What is the family of Styphelia ericoides?

Ericaceae

What is the native range of Styphelia ericoides?

Australia

Species in the Styphelia genus

Styphelia abnormis, Styphelia acervata, Styphelia acuminata, Styphelia adscendens, Styphelia allittii, Styphelia appressa, Styphelia ascendens, Styphelia attenuata, Styphelia balansae, Styphelia biflora, Styphelia blepharolepis, Styphelia brevicuspis, Styphelia breviflora, Styphelia candolleana, Styphelia carstensensis, Styphelia chlorantha, Styphelia ciliata, Styphelia clelandii, Styphelia coelophylla, Styphelia compacta, Styphelia conantha, Styphelia concinna, Styphelia conferta, Styphelia conostephoides, Styphelia cordata, Styphelia cordifolia, Styphelia corynocarpa, Styphelia coryphila, Styphelia crassiflora, Styphelia crassifolia, Styphelia cuspidata, Styphelia cymbiformis, Styphelia cymbulae, Styphelia dammarifolia, Styphelia deformis, Styphelia dielsiana, Styphelia discolor, Styphelia douglasii, Styphelia dura, Styphelia enervia, Styphelia epacridis, Styphelia epacrioides, Styphelia erectifolia, Styphelia ericifolia, Styphelia ericoides, Styphelia erubescens, Styphelia esquamata, Styphelia exarrhena, Styphelia exolasia, Styphelia exserta,

Species in the Ericaceae family